Astronomy End-of-Unit Test

What is shown in this picture?

• galaxy

• planet system

• solar system

• universe

What is an object in space that orbits a star?

• meteor

• moon

• planet

• star

Where in the solar system is Earth located?

• among the four largest planets

• the third planet from the Sun

• the closest planet to the Sun

• the farthest planet from the Sun

How many stars are in our solar system?

• 1

• 3

• 420

• too many to count

Which planet is the largest?

• Earth

• Jupiter

• Mercury

• Neptune

Which of these planets is rocky like the Earth?

• Jupiter

• Neptune

• Saturn

• Venus

How are the Sun and the Earth alike?

• both have water

• both have an atmosphere

• both have a rocky surface

• both make heat and light

How are the moon and Earth alike?

• both have an atmosphere

• both have a rocky surface

• both make heat and light

• both have an object orbiting them

What are the two causes of seasons on Earth?

• The Earth rotates and revolves around the Sun

• The Earth rotates and moves closer the Sun

• The Earth is tilted on its axis and revolves around the Sun

• The Earth is straight on its axis and revolves around the Sun

Why can we see the Moon?

• The Moon makes light that shines on the Earth.

• The Moon reflects light from the Earth.

• The Moon reflects sunlight towards the Earth.

• The rocks on the Moon glow.